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Economy

Johoreans demand jobs for JS-SEZ backing

Central Force International's recent public sentiment study reveals that whilst there is broad support for the Johor Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), it is contingent...


Insurance

Allianz Life shifts recruitment to highlight talent diversification

Allianz Life Insurance Malaysia Berhad (Allianz Life) has reported a significant shift in its agency recruitment composition for 2025, with women comprising 53% of new...


Insurance

AmMetLife names Wan Ismail CEO amid industry shifts

AmMetLife Insurance Berhad has announced the appointment of Wan Saifulrizal Wan Ismail as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 9 March 2026. Wan succeeds Rangam...


Financial Services

SME Bank faces leadership shift with new chairman

Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Berhad (SME Bank) has announced the appointment of Zulkiflee Hashim as its new chairman, effective 6 March 2026. Zulkiflee,...


Financial Services

AEON Bank app launch makes Zakat payments seamless

AEON Bank, Malaysia's first digital Islamic bank, has introduced a new feature on its digital banking app to facilitate Zakat payments during Ramadan. This initiative...


Financial Services

Malaysian women drive 50% rise in entrepreneurship

A recent survey by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) reveals that 50% of women in Malaysia's finance and accountancy sectors now aspire to...


Healthcare

ProtectHealth fortifies operations with ISO 22301

ProtectHealth Corporation Sdn. Bhd. has achieved the ISO 22301:2019/AMD1:2024 Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) Certification, reinforcing its position as a key government agency in Malaysia....


Hotels & Tourism

Malaysians rank fourth among foodie travelers in Asia

Malaysians have been ranked fourth among Asia's top foodie travellers, according to a recent survey by digital travel platform Agoda. The survey, part of Agoda's...


Residential Property

Lincotrade launches luxury project in Kuala Lumpur

Lincotrade & Associates Holdings Limited has announced the soft launch of its first property development in Kuala Lumpur, The Shang Residence. Situated in the established...


Retail

MINISO advances its IP-driven retail strategy with Malaysia’s first MINISO LAND

Global lifestyle brand MINISO has launched Malaysia's first MINISO LAND at Sunway Pyramid, Selangor, on 28 February. The 1,700-square-metre store features an immersive space with...


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